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R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins  by Lucie Stevens

R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins

Lucie Stevens

"When Nanny Tobbins fell off a horse and broke her neck, the grown-ups told nine-year-old Albertine she'd never see her beloved governess again. But it simply isn't true. For every night, when the clock strikes twelve, Nanny returns to the nursery. Yet in her...

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My pet croc  by Dani Vee

My pet croc

Dani Vee

"Felix Marigold takes his pet croc to Bring Your Pet to School Day! What could go wrong? Two best friends, a croc who thinks he's a puppy and four evil Caitlins. Felix Marigold is given an extraordinary pet to look after by his eccentric Aunt Opaline (who also...

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Mech brigade  by Jamie Russell

Mech brigade

Jamie Russell

"On his thirteenth birthday, Miles joins the war against alien Spinners. As a child soldier piloting a mech robot, he's humanity's last hope. But Miles is no ordinary recruit - he's the son of Professor Riley, the missing genius behind the mechs. Now, Miles...

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The world's worst alien  by Alice Primmer

The world's worst alien

Alice Primmer

"When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she's delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it's farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction. This disappointing...

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The call of the wild  by Julie Fison

The call of the wild

Julie Fison

"In this pick-a-path story you get to make decisions, and choose where the story goes. Follow your heart right to the end, or go back and choose all over again. Phoebe Wright and her besties, Annabel and Kimmi, have been invited to the coolest party of the...

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Desert dancer  by Terri Farley

Desert dancer

Terri Farley

"The Phantom's lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam's worried she may have been captured. When Sam finds the mare safe but in government custody, she's desperate to set her free. But the horse is badly injured, and setting her free on the range could...

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Aster's next, good thing  by Kate Gordon

Aster's next, good thing

Kate Gordon

"Things have changed in Aster's life, and she's really not okay. Her dad is the one person who has always been there for her, but now Aster feels like she's being pushed out-like the space that used to be hers is getting smaller and smaller. The good, right...

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Ember and the phoenix  by Lauren Magaziner

Ember and the phoenix

Lauren Magaziner

"The fate of Terrafamiliar is on the brink. With the team split apart and Golden Jumpsuit closer to her goal, the Mythics are in trouble. Ember has to lead with courage now more than ever. But when she's this upset, Ember finds that her passionate nature can...

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On precarious peaks  by Stacy Hinojosa

On precarious peaks

Stacy Hinojosa

"Stacy and her pack of super-intelligent wolves are off on another rescue mission! When Milo the bat alerts the group about a stranded mountain goat family in the jagged peaks, Stacy and her wolf, Everest, must hurry to save them. They hike deep into the...

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Mallory in full color  by Elisa Stone Leahy

Mallory in full color

Elisa Stone Leahy

"Mallory Marsh is an expert at molding into whatever other people want her to be. Her true thoughts and feelings only come out in her sci-fi webcomic, which she publishes anonymously as Dr. BotGirl. But juggling all the versions of herself gets tricky,...

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My brilliant life and other disasters  by Catherine (Teen fiction writer) Wilkins

My brilliant life and other disasters

Catherine (Teen fiction writer) Wil...

"JESS and NAT are best friends again, but things have changed a bit. Jess has got new friends now and the comic they've put together has just LAUNCHED in school to great acclaim. Jess is REALLY enjoying her new-found FAME that she starts to neglect the...

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The year we escaped  by Suzanne Leal

The year we escaped

Suzanne Leal

"Europe, 1940. With war on their doorstep, German classmates Klara and Rachel, and French brothers Lucien and Paul, are forced to leave their homes. They are taken to Gurs, a French detention camp in the south-west of France. It's a crowded place, with little...

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The hat of great importance  by Patrick Ness

The hat of great importance

Patrick Ness

"On what should be a normal school day at their normal school -- recently rebuilt at great expense by the town's supervillain after her son destroyed it with a giant robot pelican suit -- things begin to spin out of control for monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel,...

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Anne of Windy Willows  by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

Anne of Windy Willows

L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

"Now a young woman and her romance with Gilbert Blythe beginning to flourish, Anne Shirley becomes Principal of Summerside High School. But Summerside is virtually ruled by the Pringle family, who don't want Anne at the school. It takes all of Anne's courage...

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Greyfriars Bobby  by Eleanor Atkinson

Greyfriars Bobby

Eleanor Atkinson

"Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts lonely shepherd Auld Jock, for his master and the two become inseparable. When Jock is dismissed by the farmer he tries to find work in the city, but sinks into poverty and dies, having suffered one cold...

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The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes  by Arthur Conan Doyle

The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

"From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the...

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Oliver Twist  by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

"After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble for more food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London. Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Oliver narrowly avoids...

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The line they drew through us  by Hiba Noor Khan

The line they drew through us

Hiba Noor Khan

"Three best friends are born on the same day under miraculous circumstances. But by their twelfth birthday, Jahan, Ravi and Lakshmi's lives are about to change forever. The British announce Indian independence and draw lines of Partition that tear apart the...

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In plain sight  by R. A. Spratt

In plain sight

R. A. Spratt

"When Princess Ingrid is kidnapped, along with her fiance, Binky Pelly, it's all over the international news. The King of Norway is distraught. The people of Norway are bewildered. And Ingrid's bodyguard is fired. So he calls on his least favourite Interpol...

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The cheat book. Vol. 2, Can Kamal survive the wild?  by author Ramzee

The cheat book. Vol. 2, Can Kamal survive the wild?

author Ramzee

"Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book. The Cheat Book promises its...

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The woodland badger  by Holly Webb

The woodland badger

Holly Webb

"Poppy loves spending time at her mum's allotment and the tangle of wild woodland behind it. They regularly see foxes and hedgehogs, but one special evening, just as they are about to head home, they spot a young badger. It's the first time Poppy has ever seen...

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Sleuths on the loose  by G. T. Karber

Sleuths on the loose

G. T. Karber

"It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way-dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she's the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned...

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Music camp  by Penny Tangey

Music camp

Penny Tangey

"Miley and Juliet have nothing in common, apart from a love of music. Miley lives in a caravan because she lost her home in a flood the year before, so she's excited to win a scholarship to attend the five-day Music Camp. This is her chance to prove to...

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Trapped!  by Julia Lawrinson

Trapped!

Julia Lawrinson

"On 19 March 1907, miner Modesto Varischetti goes to work as usual. That day, a huge storm hits and water floods the mine. The underground workers scramble to safety - all except one. Varischetti is trapped deep in the mine, far below the waterline. How can...

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The wonder horse  by Mark Greenwood

The wonder horse

Mark Greenwood

"In the 1930s, the big chestnut horse was a national icon who brought joy to ordinary Australians during the Great Depression. In dark times, people with little reason for hope cheered him on. Under the care of his faithful handler, Tommy, Phar Lap won many...

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The deadly diamond  by Mark Greenwood

The deadly diamond

Mark Greenwood

"When an enormous blue diamond is extracted from a remote, snake-infested Indian mine in the 1600s, it begins its mysterious journey from eye of a temple god to jewellery of royalty to esteemed exhibition piece. Over time, it gains the world's attention as the...

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Family charms  by Amelia Mora

Family charms

Amelia Mora

"In this book, the triplets must avoid a magical inspector, try to save a family wedding from supernatural creatures, and figure out a way to get home after they've been accidentally sent back in time!"--Provided by publisher.

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The shadow of the world-famous Nine  by Ben Guterson

The shadow of the world-famous Nine

Ben Guterson

"Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening The Number Nine Plaza's very existence"--

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All ears  by Stuart Gibbs

All ears

Stuart Gibbs

"Resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing African elephant and clear his friend Xavier of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown."--Provided by publisher.

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Mark of the thief  by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Mark of the thief

Jennifer A. Nielsen

"When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones. He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar, filled...

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The Enchantress returns  by Chris Colfer

The Enchantress returns

Chris Colfer

"After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance. Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed...

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A killing at the box office  by Paul (Children's author) Westmoreland

A killing at the box office

Paul (Children's author) Westmorela...

"Solve the puzzle. Solve the murder. Simple, right? Join Arlo Banks in this choose your own adventure mystery story as you race against the clock to catch a killer. Arlo Banks has always wanted to be a detective. And when he solves a fiendish puzzle in The...

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The gift of Dark Hollow  by Kieran Larwood

The gift of Dark Hollow

Kieran Larwood

"Podkin and his fellow rabbits have been sheltering in Dark Hollow after their battle with Scramashank. Paz tends to the rabbits with sleeping sickness, Crom meets with the war council, but Podkin has nothing to do! Frustrated, Podkin goes exploring and...

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LOL collection. Volume 3  by Marcus Emerson

LOL collection. Volume 3

Marcus Emerson

"Each of these stories is the perfect length for reading aloud, making quick reads on road trips, before bed, or just for the heck of it! This collection of stories includes: Almut the Gnome, The Incredulous Macie and her Three Wishes, The Frumpy Princess and...

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Tim Possible & all that buzz  by Axel Maisy

Tim Possible & all that buzz

Axel Maisy

"Tim and Tito and a time-travelling T-Rex named Oskar find themselves in the middle of an insect invasion, with bugs wanting to finally turn the tables-and use super-size fly swatters on humans! With their hometown in total chaos, it is up to Tim and Tito to...

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How to train your dragon  by Cressida Cowell

How to train your dragon

Cressida Cowell

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very...

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The factory  by Catherine Egan

The factory

Catherine Egan

"Thirteen-year-old Asher Doyle is no stranger to misfortune. Bullied at school and struggling with problems at home, he dreams of the day he can leave it all behind him. That's when he receives an unexpected opportunity: an invitation to join the Factory - a...

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Friendship fallout  by Alexa Moses

Friendship fallout

Alexa Moses

"Grace and Izzy are twins - identical twins - and they're closer than BFFs. But even though they look alike, they're not similar at all! When twins Izzy and Grace are assigned a group project, they're delighted. Hooray! But trouble strikes when their gang...

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The foal in the wire  by Robbie Coburn

The foal in the wire

Robbie Coburn

"Sam, a teenager, lives on a farm with his mother and emotionally distant father, a horse trainer. Haunted by trauma and depression, struggling with school and disillusioned with his home life following the death of his older brother, Sam's life changes when...

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The great phoenix of London  by Lindsay Galvin

The great phoenix of London

Lindsay Galvin

"When fire breaks out, eleven-year-old Gil is separated from his family in the chaos. One of his few remaining possessions is a mysterious ball of rock that fell from the sky. As he races to beat the inferno spreading across the city, neither he, nor his new...

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Auntie Medusa and me  by Marie Basting

Auntie Medusa and me

Marie Basting

"I'm Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a demigoddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what's happening now . . ....

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Wolves at the door  by Steve Watkins

Wolves at the door

Steve Watkins

"Asta and her younger sister, Pieta, have watched in terror as Hitler's invasion spreads across Europe. Eventually, the war arrives in their city, bringing with it destruction and death. As the Nazis clash with Stalin's Red Army and relentless bombing rains...

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Swimming with spies  by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

Swimming with spies

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

"It's February of 2014 in the seaport city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna only wants two things: to figure out a way to get Ilya Ilyich to stop bullying her, and to convince her mother to come back home. But as battleships come to populate the...

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Second to none  by Destiny Howell

Second to none

Destiny Howell

"Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation at his middle school for being able to solve just about any problem, so when somebody starts systematically sabotaging the kids who are the usual "first-raters" it is up to DJ and his crew to get to the bottom of what is...

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The gate, the girl, and the dragon  by Grace Lin

The gate, the girl, and the dragon

Grace Lin

"Stone spirit Ji is stuck in the People's world, but with the help of his new friends Lulu and Worm, he hopes to find a way back home through the Old City Gate before it disappears forever."--Provided by publisher.

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The dragon's apprentice  by James Riley

The dragon's apprentice

James Riley

"STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says)....

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Firebred  by Julie Kagawa

Firebred

Julie Kagawa

"Remy, once an orphan on Cutthroat Wedge, is now on a quest with his dragon, Storm, to find a True Dragon to uncover why the magic powering their floating islands is dying. After learning its location from a sky knight, Remy faces an ancient force determined...

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When Sally O'Malley discovered the sea  by Karen Cushman

When Sally O'Malley discovered the sea

Karen Cushman

"In 1989 Oregon, Sally O'Malley is thrown out of her job and embarks on a journey to the sea, only to discover that true bravery is not about facing danger alone but about learning to rely on others."--Publisher.

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The girl and the robot  by Oz Rodriguez

The girl and the robot

Oz Rodriguez

"Since Papi was deported, Mimi Perez hustles around her Brooklyn neighborhood fixing things to earn money and joins a robotics competition to win a $50,000 prize. When a robot crashes to earth from space, Mimi brings it home to fix"--Publisher.

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Diary of an awesome friendly kid  by Jeff Kinney

Diary of an awesome friendly kid

Jeff Kinney

"In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous."--Provided by publisher.

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Puppy problem  by Serena Patel

Puppy problem

Serena Patel

"Pia LOVES pets, but no matter how much she begs her parents for one, the answer is always NO! But Pia doesn't give up easily. She decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents that she can look after one of her own....

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The astounding Broccoli Boy  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

The astounding Broccoli Boy

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for anything. That sort of planning pays off when you're the smallest kid in your class. Rory is even prepared (mostly) for Tommy-Lee, his nemesis, who starts most days by throwing Rory out of the back of the school bus. Don't...

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Runaway robot  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Runaway robot

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Alfie likes hanging out at the airport - everyone has someone waiting for them and they all seems so happy when they arrive back from their holidays. He wishes he had someone as excited to see him. So when he finds Eric, a one-legged robot in need of a...

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Marnie Midnight and the minibeast mission  by Laura Ellen Anderson

Marnie Midnight and the minibeast mission

Laura Ellen Anderson

"Marnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night's sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow -...

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A wrinkle in time  by Madeleine L'Engle

A wrinkle in time

Madeleine L'Engle

"It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. "Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly...

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The burning horizon  by Erin Hunter

The burning horizon

Erin Hunter

"The four bears are determined to reach Great Bear Lake before the longest day gathering, but when Lusa is separated from the others, she faces difficult questions about her future"--

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The valley of adventure  by Enid Blyton

The valley of adventure

Enid Blyton

"Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill's plane. But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure. Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret...

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Shrapnel boys  by Jenny Pearson

Shrapnel boys

Jenny Pearson

"When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning. But for Ronnie, the battles aren't just in the sky and on the...

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Jayben and the dragon stone  by Thomas Leeds

Jayben and the dragon stone

Thomas Leeds

"Jayben is the Ninth Dreamer, the hero who is destined to save the Elf World. But his magic is fading and he doesn't have enough strength to face the evil villain who is making everyone in the Elf World forget. When Jayben hears of an elixir that can restore...

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Sputnik's guide to life on Earth  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Sputnik's guide to life on Earth

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Can a dog from outer space save the world? When Prez is a foster kid in a big, warm, rambunctious family, who live on a small farm. Prez seems cheerful and helpful, but he never says a word. Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his...

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The blockbusters!  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

The blockbusters!

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action. Rafa's likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of...

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My name is Samim  by Fidan Meikle

My name is Samim

Fidan Meikle

"Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player -- and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story...

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The thing about jellyfish  by Ali Benjamin

The thing about jellyfish

Ali Benjamin

"Some hearts beat only about 412 million times. Which might sound like a lot. But the truth is, it barely even gets you twelve years. Suzy Swanson has always known things that others don't. She can explain the sleep patterns of ants. She knows there are 150...

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Starry river of the sky  by Grace Lin

Starry river of the sky

Grace Lin

"The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and...

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Keep it like a secret  by John David Anderson

Keep it like a secret

John David Anderson

"After his sister - and best friend - Claire leaves home after a fight with their mother, Morgan has one chance to convince Claire to come home and put their family back together, but Claire has her own plan for the day she told Morgan she wanted to spend with...

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Under attack  by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Under attack

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

"Twelve-year-old twin sisters Rada and Dariia Popkova couldn't be more different. Dariia is outgoing and chatty while Rada is a quieter and artsy. But what they have in common is their love for each other and their home. The family lives in the Ukrainian city...

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Jack and Jill  by Louisa May Alcott

Jack and Jill

Louisa May Alcott

"In this reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme, best friends Jack and Jill recover from a sledding accident surrounded by family and friends. Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are next-door neighbors and best friends so frequently seen together that Janey earns the...

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Under the lilacs  by Louisa May Alcott

Under the lilacs

Louisa May Alcott

"Relates the adventures of Ben Brown, his performing poodle Sancho, and the two young girls who feed and care for them after the boy and dog run away from the circus."--Provided by publisher.

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Rose in bloom  by Louisa May Alcott

Rose in bloom

Louisa May Alcott

"Navigating fashionable society, wealthy heiress Rose and her closest friend Phebe find their new paths derailed when their loved ones are put in harm's way by illness and reckless decisions, forcing them both to rise to the occasion and show everyone what...

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Eight cousins  by Louisa May Alcott

Eight cousins

Louisa May Alcott

"Orphaned Rose Campbell finds it difficult to fit in when she goes to live with her six aunts and seven mischievous boy cousins."--Provided by publisher.

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An old-fashioned girl  by Louisa May Alcott

An old-fashioned girl

Louisa May Alcott

"Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches."--Publisher.

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Stu and the sketchy time stops  by Rebecca J. Chaney

Stu and the sketchy time stops

Rebecca J. Chaney

"Twelve-year-old Stu is new to Las Vegas, and he's lonely. His best friend back in Australia has dumped him, and his only friend here is his pet snake. He wants more friends, but it hurts too much to lose them. Then Stu runs into a pair of casino thieves with...

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The 39-storey treehouse  by Andy Griffiths

The 39-storey treehouse

Andy Griffiths

"Join Andy and Terry in their astonishing 39-storey treehouse! Jump on the world's highest trampoline, toast marshmallows in an active volcano, swim in the chocolate waterfall, pat baby dinosaurs, go head-to-trunk with the Trunkinator, break out your best...

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The wandering hour  by Zack Loran Clark

The wandering hour

Zack Loran Clark

"New Rotterdam is no place for a kid and that's what Emrys Houtman likes about it. Emrys obsessively documents his town's urban legends and cryptid sightings in a Wiki, along with his neighbors and fellow horror fans Hazel and Serena. It's all in good fun...

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Fantastic beasts and where to find them  by J. K. Rowling

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

J. K. Rowling

"An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the...

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Valley of the Vikings  by Liz Kessler

Valley of the Vikings

Liz Kessler

"Neptune and Thor battle for power and their fight upsets the balance of the world. Lightning strikes, curses fly and towering waves swallow a Viking longship and its crew into a watery valley, taking with it the secret of the magical blue crystals. A thousand...

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Aliya and the shop of second chances  by Laila Rifaat

Aliya and the shop of second chances

Laila Rifaat

"Aliya is looking forward to the Infinite City's time-travelling flying carpet race. But when her fellow locksmiths vanish on the course and the power source for time travel is left unguarded, she has to delve into her past to save her world from arch-villain...

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The cursed tomb  by Iszi Lawrence

The cursed tomb

Iszi Lawrence

"It's 1249 BCE in ancient Egypt and eleven-year-old Henut is sceptical of just about everything, even the gods. But a mysterious break-in, an unsettling dream and a strangely familiar shadowy figure lead her into a dangerous quest she could never have...

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Hunt for the golden scarab  by M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

Hunt for the golden scarab

M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

"Sim and his mum never live anywhere long. When dangerous strangers appear one night, Sim finds out why. His mum has been keeping secrets: she has the power to open doors in time. Running for their lives, Sim and his friends are determined to outwit the...

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Land of the last wildcat  by Lui Sit

Land of the last wildcat

Lui Sit

"Puffin Lau has two problems: her beloved scientist mum barely speaks to her - and a mythical wildcat called the kuri is depending on her for its survival. Luckily, Puffin grew up on stories of the kuri and its magical powers, and she will stop at nothing to...

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A mermaid's diary  by Chris Riddell

A mermaid's diary

Chris Riddell

"Meet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw. She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of 'walking' on the beach and visiting friends. Life is perfect, until Atalanta learns of plans by...

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Yasmin Bandara levels up!  by Romesh Ranganathan

Yasmin Bandara levels up!

Romesh Ranganathan

"Yasmin Bandara has NO IDEA what she wants to be when she grows up. Her parents want her to become a doctor and focus on school, they won't even let her play computer games unless it's an educational one called Monkey House. Yasmin's amazing at it, but yawn!...

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Betrayal by the book  by Michael D. Beil

Betrayal by the book

Michael D. Beil

"Swallowtail Island is hosting the Swallowtales Writers Conference. Lark's ecstatic to be chosen as a 'page' for her favorite author, Ann E. Keyhart. But they say you should never meet your idols. When Keyhart arrives with her personal assistant in tow, she is...

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The legend of Podkin One-Ear  by Kieran Larwood

The legend of Podkin One-Ear

Kieran Larwood

"Podkin One-Ear is a legend: a fearsome warrior rabbit whose reputation for cunning and triumph in battle has travelled the ages. But how did he become such a mighty fighter? The answer may surprise you. When a travelling bard arrives at Thornwood Warren on...

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Piglettes  by Clémentine Beauvais

Piglettes

Clémentine Beauvais

"Awarded the Gold, Silver and Bronze trotters after a vote by their classmates on Facebook, Mireille, Astrid and Hakima are officially the three ugliest girls in their school, but does that mean they're going to sit around crying about it? Well ... yes, a bit,...

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The beasts of Grimheart  by Kieran Larwood

The beasts of Grimheart

Kieran Larwood

"The story of Podkin continues ... The Gorm have started to attack the forest, trying to flush out the Darkhollow rabbits. Podkin and the others leave for Sparrowfast warren, on the other side of the forest, to ask his uncle for help and for the use of his...

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Vivi Conway and the lost hero  by Lizzie Huxley-Jones

Vivi Conway and the lost hero

Lizzie Huxley-Jones

"Vivi Conway has disappeared. With Vivi taken, and forgotten by everyone but her friends, Dara is struggling to hold it together. They're trying everything they can, but nothing seems like enough. When Stevie, Chia and Merry reveal they have been working on a...

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Nora & the compass of chaos  by Joseph (Actor) Elliott

Nora & the compass of chaos

Joseph (Actor) Elliott

"When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she...

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The monsters next door  by Kate Alice Marshall

The monsters next door

Kate Alice Marshall

"Charlie Greer is nothing special. At least not compared to her family. Her sister Opal is a ghost. Her brother Mateo is a werewolf. And her other brother Gideon has telekinetic powers. Charlie's mother says her superpower is maturity, which Charlie hopes to...

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The house at the edge of the world  by Nadine Aisha Jassat

The house at the edge of the world

Nadine Aisha Jassat

"Hope House is more than just a building - it's a place of magic and mystery. . . When Amal and her family unexpectedly inherit the enchanted clifftop home, they can't believe their luck. But their joy is short-lived when a mysterious couple arrives, claiming...

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The floating world  by Axie Oh

The floating world

Axie Oh

"Lower your gaze. The light is not for you. Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, a land of perpetual darkness. Possessing just his name and sword, he comes across the score of a lifetime - a chest of coins for hunting down the girl who wields silver...

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Secrets and spies  by Sufiya Ahmed

Secrets and spies

Sufiya Ahmed

"Suhana can't wait for the school holidays - she's been invited to join Mia and Ayaan on a trip to Edinburgh! But it soon becomes a trip to 1799 India when the friends find themselves spinning back in time. As they're trying to work out what their mission is,...

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Doom of the Darkwing  by Cressida Cowell

Doom of the Darkwing

Cressida Cowell

"Join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons. Where they are bottom in pretty much everything. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle. It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup...

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Dancing in the storm  by Amie Darnell Specht

Dancing in the storm

Amie Darnell Specht

"Twelve-year-old Kate's idyllic life in Baton Rouge takes a drastic turn when a mysterious shoulder pain reveals she has Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a rare genetic disorders, challenging her to adapt with support from loved ones and a pen pal, Amie,...

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